Podcasts to Listen To: Reply All and the best back-to-school podcasts to listen to

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Aug 2, 2018 at 3:23 PMAug 2, 2018 at 3:23 PM

As the summer draws to a close, many people of all ages will switch their focus from the lazy days by the pool to the hustle and bustle of a new school year. Although there are still few weeks left to gather all the necessary supplies, here are a few podcasts to help you get into the learning mode.

Reply AllNo school year is spent without many hours of using the internet. The Reply All podcast is a how-to guide in using the web and how it affects your life. Hosts PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman discuss the people who are influencing the internet and how the internet is influencing people. Recent episodes include: “All My Pets,” “The Magic Store” and “The QAnon Code.”Find it: https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all

Book FightIf you like fighting about your favorite literature, the Book Fight podcast gives you a ring to settle your disputes. Hosts Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister lead the conversation and debate over classic pieces of literature. The weekly show focus on books, writing and reading. Recent episodes include: “Summer of Spouses, Margerie Bonner Lowry,” “Tess Gallagher, ‘Instead of Dying’” and “Erika Krouse, Comfort Woman.”Find it: https://bookfightpod.com/

The Daily ZeitgeistUsing a combination of humor and journalism, host and Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien takes a look at the daily news cycle to keep you up to date on what’s going on in the world. During the daily podcast, O’Brien sorts through the events and stories driving the headlines and what is just noise. Recent episodes include: “Trump Srsly Not Worried, Becky With The Goop Hair,” “Cohen With The Receipts, Cheesecake Factory is Killing Us” and “The Boy Who Cried War, The Right Is Getting Left Swiped.”Find it: https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/podcasts

The College Info GeekFor students looking for the best methods and tactics of excelling in school, The College Info Geek podcast is dedicated to helping students learn and improve in all areas of life. Hosts Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme look at strategies and tactics that the best students use to be successful in college. Recent episodes include: “An Interview with YouTuber Sara Dietschy,” “8 Ways to Improve Your Diet” and “How to Make Your Life Seem Longer.”Find it: https://collegeinfogeek.com/cast/